Scottish Highlands and Whisky Distillery Tour from Edinburgh

8 hours 30 minutes • Cancellable until 1 day beforeMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 5+Guided • Operated by Highland Explorer Tours • 4.9 from 312 reviews

Why we love it?

The Scottish Glens, Highlands & Whisky tour offers an immersive experience of Scotland's stunning landscapes and rich whisky heritage. Designed for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and cultural insight, this 8.5-hour journey includes a visit to the Kelpies, a walk through the picturesque Hermitage, and a guided distillery tour. With local guides providing expert knowledge and downloadable audio guides available in multiple languages, participants can fully appreciate the history and significance of the regions explored. This tour is ideal for whisky enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, providing a unique glimpse into Scotland's iconic scenery and traditions.
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Inclusions

  • Distillery Tour
  • Local Scottish Guide
  • Hermitage Walk
  • Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish

Itinerary

Whisky and Waterfalls

We depart Edinburgh in the morning and make our way to the majestic Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures, dedicated to horse-powered heritage across Scotland.

We venture further into the Highlands, where you embark on an immersive tour of one of Scotland’s renowned whisky distilleries and sample the 'water of life’. After passing through the stunning Sma’ Glen, a valley of ancient myths in the Scottish Lowlands, we explore The Hermitage forest in the heart of Perthshire to take a leisurely woodland walk amid captivating rivers and waterfalls.

Our return journey visits the charming village of Dunkeld, in Macbeth country, where a stunning cathedral sits beautifully by the banks of the River Tay. Our Highland whisky tour comes to and end as we pass the iconic Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, arriving back into Edinburgh in the early evening.

Please Note

  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time 
  • We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. 
  • Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
  • Travel insurance is recommended
  • Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. 
  • Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • There are no maximum age restrictions
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
  • Cancellation needs to be made 24 hours before the departure time to recieve a refund. 

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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